Columns

"B’nai Brith didn’t really care that [MP Pat] O’Brien criticized the wall—some of the strongest critics are Israeli Jews—but he could not be allowed to get away with appearing to impugn the iconic power of the Jewish holocaust, which justifies the illusion of Israel as a haven for Jews."

"The expansion of the terrorist front because of inept foreign policy is something that threatens to be a greater tragedy than the one Americans experienced on September 11th."

"Republicans will have to find a way to stem the loss of Arab American support, while Democrats will need to make Arab American voters feel more confident that Senator Kerry will address their concerns and make a difference in dealing with the issues they care about."

"It’s not necessary to shoot too many journalists. If the goal is to discourage overly intrepid coverage on the ground, some occasional killing can be a real disincentive."

"...Nader would have been guaranteed ballot access (having his name on the ballot) in those states. This year, by running as an independent, he has put himself in the difficult position of going through the rigorous process of adding his name to the ballot in all 50 states, several of which pose serious challenges."

"B’nai Brith cannot risk engaging in rational argument. Therefore it resorts to disreputable tactics like ad hominem insults, begging the question, scaremongering and Israel-as-victim propaganda."

"Overall, the matter of Washington’s spying at the United Nations has been off the American media map until February. Whether the major U.S. news outlets will do a better job on the subject this spring remains to be seen."

"Two of the most powerful institutions to support Israel are the two most influential papers in America that more than any other give guidance to our foreign policy establishment."